GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage